New construction
New construction appraisals from plans to closing.
North Georgia is building fast, and new construction valuation has its own rules: appraising from plans and specs, reading builder contracts with incentives buried in them, and knowing when a builder's base-plus-upgrades price reflects the market — and when it does not.
Valuing what is not built yet
Pre-completion assignments are appraised subject to completion from the builder's plans, specifications, and contract. The skill is in the analysis: separating base price from lot premiums and upgrade packages, accounting for seller incentives that quietly inflate contract prices, and testing the builder's own closed sales against resale competition. Our files include builder sales analysis across the active subdivisions in our counties, so the adjustments reflect what these homes actually resell for.
When construction finishes, we complete the final inspection and certification the lender needs to close.
Who we work with
Buyers who want an independent check on a builder contract before they sign or close; lenders financing construction and end loans; and owners of recently completed customs who need a value for financing or sale. On custom builds in Dawson, Pickens, and Hall counties — where comparable selection is genuinely hard — the local file depth matters most.
Why Simmons Appraisals
- Georgia Certified Residential · CR#338575
- BBB Accredited Business · A+ Rating
- 5,000+ appraisals across North Georgia
- Most reports delivered in 2–4 business days
- USPAP-compliant, court-defensible reports
- Chris performs every inspection personally
- Trusted by attorneys, lenders, and homeowners
What clients are saying
5.0 · 12 Google reviews →“Chris provides high quality appraisal work with competitive turn times. He is very knowledgeable on local markets. Would highly suggest Chris for any appraisal needs.”
“Chris was the appraiser for one of my listings and he had an incredibly quick turnaround time! Would highly recommend calling him for a quick appraisal.”
Common questions
Can you appraise before the home is finished?
Yes — subject-to-completion appraisals from plans and specs are standard, followed by a completion inspection when the home is done.
Do builder upgrades add dollar-for-dollar value?
Rarely. Some upgrades return well at resale, others return a fraction of their contract price. The appraisal measures market reaction, not the builder's price sheet.
Do you cover custom homes on acreage?
Yes — custom and spec builds outside subdivisions are a specialty, including rural sites where comparables take real work to find.
Free quote
Building or buying new? Verify the value first.
Send the basics and we’ll confirm the fee and timing — usually the same business day.
Private appraisals from $450. Larger, lakefront, acreage, and date-of-death assignments are quoted individually.
Getting a mortgage or refinancing? Your lender orders that appraisal and chooses the appraiser. Everything else — estate, divorce, pre-listing, pre-purchase — you can order directly.